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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y216 HWWMOT history

Y216 HWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y216 HWW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
145,932 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 HWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 HWW was last recorded at 145,932 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2007: 92,151 miles, lower than 865,026 miles on 25 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,960 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,932 miles
  • 2025 – 143,960 miles
  • 2024 – 137,077 miles
  • 2023 – 133,238 miles
  • 2022 – 132,494 miles
  • 2021 – 131,526 miles
  • 2020 – 130,896 miles
  • 2019 – 129,938 miles
  • 2017 – 129,364 miles
  • 2016 – 126,892 miles
  • 2015 – 123,458 miles
  • 2014 – 123,342 miles
  • 2011 – 114,686 miles
  • 2010 – 105,898 miles
  • 2008 – 94,465 miles
  • 2007 – 92,198 miles
  • 2006 – 865,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brakes pass mot advise attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,932 miles
    Test number
    675155797578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Fail145,932 miles (+1,972)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,932 miles
    Test number
    577952973729
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  3. Pass143,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,960 miles
    Test number
    462612178416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,960 miles (+6,883)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,960 miles
    Test number
    585695005450
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
  5. Pass137,077 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,077 miles
    Test number
    258903006825
    • AdvisoryBrakes pass mot advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Fail137,004 miles (+3,766)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,004 miles
    Test number
    796852249156
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes pass mot advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass133,238 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    777050380797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,494 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    888019143381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,526 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    418364727066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,896 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,896 miles
    Test number
    661048058260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,938 miles (+574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    679583327280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavily wax oiled under body
  12. Pass129,364 miles (+2,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    270502381248
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all over chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass126,892 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    672183838873
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass123,458 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    861721825879
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass123,342 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    929056164299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface rusr
  16. Fail123,341 miles (+8,655)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,341 miles
    Test number
    648542564286
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface rusr
  17. Pass114,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    885964961219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail114,683 miles (+8,785)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    385284261241
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass105,898 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    173265000477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,465 miles (+2,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    830560288279
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  21. Pass92,198 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,198 miles
    Test number
    603865877244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,151 miles (-772,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    491560477254
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass865,026 miles (+778,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    865,026 miles
    Test number
    350247936463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,502 miles (+27)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    500425636205
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front hub seals slightly leaking
  25. Fail86,475 miles11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    391173936260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSlight oil leak o/s/f hub area

Questions about Y216 HWW

Does Y216 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 HWW is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 HWW?
The MOT on Y216 HWW is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 HWW done?
Y216 HWW was recorded at 145,932 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has Y216 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 HWW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y216 HWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y216 HWW find?
Y216 HWW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; reverse light not working.

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